Hutchinson County, TX

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2020 Population

21,105

1.12% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.2

0.526% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13%

10.9% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$57,921

10.3% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$81,600

3.55% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

9,301

5.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Hutchinson County, TX had a population of 21.1k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $57,921. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Hutchinson County, TX declined from 21,344 to 21,105, a −1.12% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,524 to $57,921, a 10.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hutchinson County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.7%), White (Hispanic) (15.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.76%), Other (Hispanic) (3.3%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%).

None of the households in Hutchinson County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Hutchinson County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hutchinson County, TX are Frank Phillips College (252 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Hutchinson County, TX was $81,600, and the homeownership rate was 80%.

Most people in Hutchinson County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Hutchinson County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Hutchinson County, TX borders Carson County, TX, Hansford County, TX, Moore County, TX, Roberts County, TX, and Sherman County, TX.

Population & Diversity

Hutchinson County, TX is home to a population of 21.1k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.09% of Hutchinson County, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.07k people).

In 2020, there were 4.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.7k people) in Hutchinson County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.25k White (Hispanic) and 1k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

97.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97% of Hutchinson County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Hutchinson County, TX was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hutchinson County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hutchinson County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.7k ± 122
White (Hispanic)
3.25k ± 377
Two+ (Hispanic)
1k ± 433

23.6%

Hispanic Population

4.99k people

23.6% of the people in Hutchinson County, TX are hispanic (4.99k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hutchinson County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,484,512 ± 36,982 people
India
279,123 ± 12,908 people
El Salvador
219,615 ± 11,461 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,484,512 Texas residents, followed by India with 279,123 and El Salvador with 219,615.

Foreign-Born Population

5.09%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.07k people

4.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

982 people

As of 2020, 5.09% of Hutchinson County, TX residents (1.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hutchinson County, TX was 4.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hutchinson County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
538 ± 125
Gulf War (2001-)
250 ± 140
Gulf War (1990s)
107 ± 80

Hutchinson County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hutchinson County, TX employs 9.3k people. The largest industries in Hutchinson County, TX are Manufacturing (1,961 people), Retail Trade (1,375 people), and Educational Services (945 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($76,200), Utilities ($51,563), and Public Administration ($50,379).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,589. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.3k

2020 Value

± 745

5.93%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hutchinson County, TX grew at a rate of 5.93%, from 8.78k employees to 9.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hutchinson County, TX, are Production Occupations (1,046 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,020 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (824 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hutchinson County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.3k

2020 Value

± 745

5.93%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hutchinson County, TX grew at a rate of 5.93%, from 8.78k employees to 9.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hutchinson County, TX, are Manufacturing (1,961 people), Retail Trade (1,375 people), and Educational Services (945 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hutchinson County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Hutchinson County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,777

Median earning men ± $3,549

$22,107

Median earning women ± $3,226

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Manufacturing ($76,683), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,324), and Public Administration ($64,085).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($54,286), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,036), and Public Administration ($45,911).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

124
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
114
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
91
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$540k
Manufacturing
$42.7k
Construction
$39.6k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$292B
Gasoline
$210B
Fuel oils
$178B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $292B, followed by Gasoline ($210B) and Fuel oils ($178B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.36T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.5T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

90.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.36T. This is expected to increase 90.9% to $4.5T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$78.1B
California
$76.4B
Michigan
$74.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $78.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $74.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hutchinson County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 87.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (11%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.31%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (87.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (11%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.31%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hutchinson County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Hutchinson County, TX awarded 252 degrees. The student population of Hutchinson County, TX in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 697 male students and 878 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hutchinson County, TX are White (138 and 55%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (99 and 39.4%), Black or African American (6 and 2.39%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (6 and 2.39%).

The largest universities in Hutchinson County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Frank Phillips College (252 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hutchinson County, TX are Industrial Technology (95 and 37.7%), General Studies (93 and 36.9%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (28 and 11.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 1,575 students enrolled in Hutchinson County, TX, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 781 records, of which 53.8% were women and 46.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
93 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Technology
12 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
5 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hutchinson County, TX was General Studies with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Hutchinson County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Frank Phillips College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

252 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Frank Phillips College with 252 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 133 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hutchinson County, TX, which is 1.12 times more than the 119 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 138 degrees mean that there were 1.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 99 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,220) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,898) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,018) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Measure

In 2020, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.35% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (5.56M), Some college (5.02M), and Bachelors Degree (3.9M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hutchinson County, TX was $81,600 in 2020, which is 0.355 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $78,800 to $81,600, a 3.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Hutchinson County, TX is 80%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Hutchinson County, TX have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hutchinson County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hutchinson County, TX is $57,921. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hutchinson County, TX was Census Tract 9510 with a value of $95,650, followed by Census Tract 9509 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $60,848 and $51,167.

In 2021, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hutchinson County, TX. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.38%.

Housing

Property

$81,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,430

$5,658

Median Property Taxes

±$444

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hutchinson County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hutchinson County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80%

Homeownership

2020

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 80% of the housing units in Hutchinson County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hutchinson County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9510
Census Tract 9509
Census Tract 9506

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hutchinson County, TX was Census Tract 9510 with a value of $95,650, followed by Census Tract 9509 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $60,848 and $51,167.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hutchinson County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,921

Median Household Income

± $4,535

7.07k

Number of Households

± 519

In 2020, the median household income of the 7.07k households in Hutchinson County, TX grew to $57,921 from the previous year's value of $52,524.

The following chart displays the households in Hutchinson County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hutchinson County, TX is from Texas.

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

0.48

2019 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2020, the income inequality in Texas was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (14.8%)
Worked At Home (2.76%)

In 2020, 80.2% of workers in Hutchinson County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.8%) and those who worked at home (2.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hutchinson County, TX have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.513% of the workforce in Hutchinson County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hutchinson County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hutchinson County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hutchinson County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hutchinson County, TX. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.38%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hutchinson County, TX (2.72k out of 21k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hutchinson County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 16.3% of the children was living in poverty in Hutchinson County, TX. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 483 in Hutchinson County, TX. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 413 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

81.9% of the population of Hutchinson County, TX has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Hutchinson County, TX see 4240 patients per year on average, which represents a 38.8% increase from the previous year (3054 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2326 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 10469 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hutchinson County, TX

Primary care physicians in Hutchinson County, TX see an average of 4,240 patients per year. This represents a 38.8% increase from the previous year (3,054 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hutchinson County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

18.1%

Uninsured

46.2%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hutchinson County, TX declined by 4.96% from 19.1% to 18.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hutchinson County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 78 in Hutchinson County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hutchinson County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.5% in Hutchinson County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hutchinson County, TX.

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